Below our cold concrete city, in a loading bay, lay the stage for the Vivienne Westwood MAN collaboration with Harrods. From the entrance beats by Junkie XL burst out into the atmosphere. The gold and green light shone and immersed you into a pre-war world in which Gaia and the economy meet! Prepared in their ensembles of armour, the models stood, prepared and aware of their surroundings.
Protected only by pipes and the famous green Harrods trucks. The rebels draped themselves over RUSTANG SALLY, sculpture by artist Joe Rush, genius behind the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympics 2012.
The ensembles helped the warriors stand out amongst the wreckage in true Vivienne Westwood style of organic, contemporary cuts and loud prints. Fabrics revisited like the famous hounds tooth in bright, vibrant colours. The exaggerated POW check in deep, rich waves of burgundy and neon trims, adding to the futuristic atmosphere. The "look", captain or soldier, is demonstrated by make up which has a hint of The Mighty Boosh.
The arrival of Vivienne Westwood and designer Andrea Kronthaler, her partner, was discreet and endlessly cool. The lights from the flashes of cameras blinded you shining on the decadence that surrounded.
The message of the installation really rings true:
"What's bad for the planet is bad for the economy."
"What's bad for the planet is bad for the economy."
Or you decide…
"What's good for the planet is good for the economy."
Forever an inspiration and hailed as one of the shows to see at this past LCM, Vivienne Westwood we thank you!
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